mini combine revisited

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Thank you so much to all the folks who helped me with my search for a small walk behind combine ( no such animal apparently) I did chase down the foreign manufacturers and the research plot threshing machines. ( You were right way too expensive) I did follow your suggestion and found a Allis Chalmers 66 All Crop. It was running well according to the owner and I bought it sight unseen for $200. It is back in the barn ( always has been kept inside ) and the barn is buried in snow so I can't get to it until Spring. I am wondering. How big is this thing ? I have been unable to find a picture of one. I have to move this thing about 30 miles. Some one who had responded suggested a way to pull it backwards with the drive shaft to the front wheels disconected. I would be most grateful for any further info that anyone can give me about size , use and any tips. Or a web site where I can find a picture and description. Thanks Loren

-- Loren DeHaan (ljdehaan@northlink.net), February 25, 2002

Answers

Loren, it's big. The wheels are farther than 8' apart. The head sticks out farther than that. The combine someone was talking about reversing wasn't an AC.

There's only one axle. The AC has sleeve bearings which mean you have to tow it very slowly. Normal highway speeds will burn them up. Depending on which road you use, you may need an oversize permit from the state highway department. I moved an AC72. I ended up laying down planks across an 8' wide trailer to temporarily widen the deck. I had four 2x10x10' planks I leapfrogged up the ramps and across the deck to get the combine loaded.

It was a long all day job to move the combine about 150 miles with the trailer.

If you need an oversize permit you'll also need oversized load signs for the back of the combine and the front of whatever you use to tow it. You may also need an escort vehicle depending on your state's law.

In WV, the county issues the permits.

-- Darren (df1@infi.net), February 25, 2002.


I didn't know if I could find this website again, but here it is. That's one of the best sources for info I know.

-- Darren (df1@infi.net), February 25, 2002.

Try this link and click on the links to your Allis 66: Allis 66, http://www.apocalypse.org/~jbvb/faf/ac_66.html

-- BC (desertdweller44@yahoo.com), February 25, 2002.

The combine cutting table is 66" wide (from it's model #) plus the width of the hitch area.

It is a pulltype combine, you will need a tractor to pull it in the field. Some had engines on them, & some used tractor pto - do you know which you got? Anyhow only one axle. You can tow it, slowly, with a pickup. You will want to go about 20 mph. You will need a SMV sign - one of those orange triangles. If towing in the daylight, _most_ areas allow farm implements to be pulled in this manor on non-interstate roads. If you load it on a trailer then it's different rules. However, check locally on the rules where you live.

As stated, grease the axles, and drive slowly. It will be wide, and hang out to the right side, so watch those mailboxes & posts! I've pulled stuff 100 miles home - I live in a fairly rural area with farm-oriented cops & highway patrol, so it's not a problem here.

--->Paul

-- paul (ramblerplm@hotmail.com), February 25, 2002.


An old All crop is a dandy, 200 is very cheap for them here. Here's a picture Allis 66 Hope that link works! The picture isn't backwards AC made the machine reversed, so you have to combine counterclockwise instead of clockwise as with most every other peice of machinery made. It's no problem and an awesome deal. I'd trade my IH for an AC in a heartbeat.

-- Ross (amulet@istar.ca), February 25, 2002.


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